The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-05-04 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-11 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Franklin Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Franklin Farmers Market is a True Tennessee Farmers Market!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.
The non-profit FFM believes that local family farms can remain successful with support from the market to stay productive. Productive family farms are important to both the economic and environmental structures of Middle Tennessee communities and the Franklin Farmers Market is working to ensure the future of farming in Tennessee.
Artisans
While the Franklin Farmers Market is the home of real farmers, it is also the place for eclectic offerings from local artists and craftsmen. Come out to the market and meet Middle Tennessee’s best artisans who specialize in such crafts as original photography and paintings, hand turned woodwork, one of a kind pottery and handcrafted jewelry. It’s a diverse mix of local artisans, making the Franklin Farmers Market the spot for unique artworks, crafts and gifts.
Events and Festivals
The Franklin Farmers Market holds many events and festivals throughout the year, too! Their Pardoning of the Turkey event is a family favorite event! Another family favorite event is when Santa visits the market each December! The Franklin Strawberry Festival offers a lot of strawberries, of course! You will also find fun activities and games for kids and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat! The festival is great fun for all ages! The Tomato Festival celebrates summer’s favorite veggie with heirloom tomato tastings, plus a lot of fun games for the kids! The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a fun day for the whole family, too! Enjoy games for kids and adults, including the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. There will also be wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon to enjoy!

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday

The Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market. The summer season of the market is May through October every Saturday 8am – 1pm. The winter season of the market is November through April with hours of 9am – 12noon.

Sara Sells May Sale
2024-05-04 08:00 - 2024-05-05 20:00 | Sara Sells, 8430 Horton Hwy., College grove, TN, 37046, United States
Sara Sells is a unique once-a-month sale where you can find sofas, dining tables, bedroom furniture, lighting, home decor and more at unbeatable prices!! The best part?! You can take everything home with you on sale day!! Sara Sells also offers alternate pickup days and local delivery! Saturday, in-person and Sunday, online! Check out our website for more details – www.sarasells.com.
In-person: 5/4, 8am to 1pm
Online: 5/5, 11am to 8pm

Strawberry Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Jam Festival
2024-05-04 10:00 - 2024-05-05 18:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Strawberry Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Jam Festival in Tennessee is not only for strawberry lovers but also for anyone who is looking for a fun springtime outing. This festival has special strawberry-themed food and beverages, a pie-eating contest, homemade strawberry jam contest, a maker’s market, and live music and entertainment. Guests can enjoy our strawberry picking and over 50 fun and exciting attractions for both kids and adults alike to enjoy. Celebrate the fruits of our labor as we celebrate strawberry farms across Tennessee by bringing sweet southern fun to families and small-town communities.

Jockeys & Juleps Kentucky Derby Party
2024-05-04 16:00 - 22:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jockeys & Juleps Kentucky Derby Party, Franklin
The Jockeys & Juleps Kentucky Derby Party will be a gathering of more than 500 attendees under tents to celebrate the “Run for the Roses”. Funds raised from Jockeys & Juleps will benefit local and international charities through the Downtown Franklin Rotary Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.
The evening will include:

Viewing of the Kentucky Derby
Catered dinner and an open bar
Live music and dancing
Live and Silent Auctions
Bourbon tastings

Christine Kosiba Exhibition
2024-05-05 13:00 - 16:00 | The Copper Fox Gallery, 4136 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Christine Kosiba Exhibition – The Copper Fox Gallery

Join us here in Leiper’s Fork as we welcome sculptor Christine Kosiba. Opening Champagne reception with the artist begins at 1:00pm. Peruse her newest work with us here at the Copper Fox!

USA Ninja Challenge Grand Opening
2024-05-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) Sports Performance Center – Franklin, 215 Gothic Court, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Do your kids love watching Ninja Kids or American Ninja Warrior?Join USA Ninja Challenge Franklin for our grand opening! On Sunday, May 5th from 2-5p, join us for Obstacle course fun runs, crafts, snacks and a chance to win a free week of summer camp ($195 value). Sign up or stop by! Obstacle course fun runs are available for kids ages 4-17.

Vintage Base Ball
2024-05-05 14:30 - 16:00 | RIPPAVILLA, 5700 Main Street, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Vintage Base Ball at Rippavilla Plantation
This is 1864 old school baseball straight out from the year 1864! Come out and watch us (Franklin Farriers vs Cumberland Club of Nashville) play in a game similar to the movie “Field of Dreams” but without the gloves! We will wear vibrant vintage uniforms and take you back in time with our entertaining style! A fun family style way to catch a game without paying too much for a seat! It’s free and you can bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic if you desire! Hope to see you there!

Franklin Mayor, Dr. Ken Moore State of the City
2024-05-07 07:45 | Rolling Hills Community Church, 1810 Columbia Ave, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Doors Open at 7:00 a.m., Breakfast Sponsored by Franklin Breakfast Rotary, Franklin—Mayor Dr. Ken Moore will give his annual State of the City address on May 7, at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin. The Church is located at 1810 Columbia Ave. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the Mayor’s speech will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m.
The theme this year is “Mission Possible, ” playing off the Mission Impossible movies. Mayor Moore will discuss the City’s achievements in 2023 and projects on the horizon. Aldermen, City Administrator Eric Stuckey and other City officials will join the presentation.
Breakfast will be provided thanks to the Franklin Breakfast Rotary. City departments will have displays at the event highlighting their services.
“I look forward to the State of the City address every year,” said Mayor Moore. “This is our chance to showcase the City Departments and our team members. I enjoy sharing what is possible in Franklin and the folks who make it happen every day in our City! I hope citizens can take the time to come watch the presentation or tune in on social media to see what we are achieving together as a community.”
For those who can’t attend in person or choose to watch virtually, the State of the City will be streamed live across the City’s social media channels.

Finding Inner Peace and Calmness through Meditation
2024-05-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join Arvind Naik, longtime meditator, on for this deep and engaging VIRTUAL meditation workshop. Arvind has been practicing meditation for many years and lectures regularly on its benefits. During this workshop, participants will get to practice a simple meditation technique to help us on our journey to achieve lasting peace, happiness, and a greater sense of well-being.
Arvind Naik works as a Data Architect and Director of Engineering in the information technology field. He lectures and presents workshops on meditation, where he demonstrates how incorporating it into our daily routine can help us develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Arvind has led meditation programs at Target, Sleep Number, and Vialto, and regularly speaks at libraries and community centers across the country. He also educates children and teens of various backgrounds about meditation. Arvind was invited by the Columbia Heights Police Department to show how medication can help the officers manage day-to-day stress. He lives in Minnesota and is married with two sons.
This program will be presented virtually. The day before the event, Zoom login instructions will be emailed to everyone who registers. All Library programs are free and open to the public.
The Williamson County Public Library System’s Main Library is in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue. Branches are located in Fairview, Bethesda, College Grove, Nolensville, and Leiper’s Fork. For more information about library programs or services, call (615) 595-1243 or visit http://wcpltn.org. Sign up to receive library events and announcements at https://bit.ly/WCPLSe-news. The library can also be found on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, WordPress, and Twitter via @wcpltn. The views expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of the Williamson County Public Library System.

19 Miles to Music Row: Wil Nance
2024-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN, 37069-1430, United States
19 Miles Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Wil Nance on May 7, 2024!
Join us for an unbelievable 5th Anniversary show featuring Wil Nance! Wil hit the top of R&R and Billboard with his #1 BRAD PAISLEY smash “She’s Everything,” a song on Time Well Wasted, the Multi-Platinum 2007 CMA Album of the Year. Wil has received “Million-Air” Awards from BMI for George Strait’s “Round About Way” and Brad Paisley’s “She’s Everything.” He also landed on Troubadour, GEORGE STRAIT’S Platinum-selling, Grammy Winning, 2008 CMA Album of the Year with a song called “If Heartaches Were Horses”
Don’t Miss 19 Miles to Music Row on May 7 right here at the corner of Franklin Road and Mack Hatcher.

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-05-07 19:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us every Tuesday for trivia at The Skylight Bar hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia! Located inside The Factory at Franklin in historic downtown Franklin, grab a delicious drink or two while playing trivia with your friends or family!
About The Skylight Bar
The Skylight Bar, an innovative bar and event space, located in the Grand Hall of The Factory at Franklin. Conveniently situated at 230 Franklin Road in the heart of downtown Franklin, Tennessee, The Skylight Bar continues to be the perfect locale for creating lasting memories with the community, hosting events and more.

Painting From Your Photos
2024-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Painting From Your Photos | WCPR Franklin Recreation Complex
We all have photos that would make wonderful, heartfelt paintings: homes or other buildings, vacation memories, landscapes, florals – even people! Instructor Joan Wilkes will help you turn your photos into acrylic paintings by transferring outlines to canvas and sharing her transparent layering technique that has proven successful for all levels of painters. Age 12+.
After registering for class, please email the picture you would like to paint to instructor Joan Wilkes at Joanwilkesart@gmail.com. She will need a few days before the class to transfer your photo outlines to your canvas.
All materials provided. Pre-registration is required; limited spacing is available.

Positive Strides with Fleet Feet Nashville
2024-05-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Fleet Feet Cool Springs, 545 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 161, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Walking to a better you: Join us on Thursday mornings at Fleet Feet Cool Springs for 8 weeks of walking and friendship. Our main goal is to develop and maintain the healthy habit of walking.
During our time together, we will discuss the mental and physical benefits of walking and will learn about the best clothing, shoes and gear you need to stay comfortable no matter the temperature or distance. We’ll also discuss hydration and preparing for a race – yes, you can walk a race!
Each week, we will begin at 9 am with a short meet & greet with the coaches and an education session from topical experts. At 9:30, we’ll head out for our walk; plan for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to one hour, depending on your goals.

Mother’s Day Market and Strawberry Festival – Five Points Franklin Market
2024-05-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Five Points Franklin Market, 100 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Monthly themed markets on THURSDAYS from 4-8 PM just off of Five Points in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee!
👩‍🌾 30+ Local Farm, Art & Prepared Food Vendors
🎸 LIVE MUSIC
🚐 FOOD TRUCKS
🎈 KIDS ACTIVITIES
Mother’s Day Market & Strawberry Festival Features:
– RSVP for a plated and served Mother’s Day Meal by Pasta Bar Co.
– Special treats for mom such as tinsel hair, custom jewelry & massages.
– Food Trucks: Pasta Bar Co, Smokey Dawggs & Ellie’s Old Fashioned Doughnuts
– Fresh Strawberries from local farms along with Strawberry Shortcakes & Strawberry Doughnuts. Yum!

Parkathon - Franklin Park Trail Series
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Winstead Hill Park, 4023 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Trail Series – Winstead Hill Park
A trail hike in Franklin at Winstead Hill Park, 4023 Columbia Avenue, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm on May 9, 2024. Call 615-794-2103 for more information or to register.

Legally Blonder Jr at Page Middle School
2024-05-09 19:00 - 2024-05-11 19:00 | Page Middle School, 6262 Arno Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for an amazing live performance of Legally Blonde Jr The Musical at Page Middle School. Get ready to be blown away by this hilarious and heartwarming show. Watch Elle Woods, a sorority girl turned law student, as she takes on the challenge of her life. With catchy songs, dazzling dance numbers, and a talented cast, this event is not to be missed! So grab your friends and family and come enjoy an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment.
This junior version of the popular movie is performed by the Page Middle Players. For ages 10 and up, families are welcome. All performances held at Page Middle School (6262 Arno Road, Franklin).
https://our.show/pms-lbjr
SCHEDULE
May 2 at 7:00 pm
May 3 at 7:00 pm
May 4 at 7:00 pm
May 9 at 7:00 pm
May 10 at 7:00 pm
May 11 at 7:00 pm

Music City Showdown 2024
2024-05-10 10:00 - 2024-05-11 20:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Nashville’s most prestigious automotive event!
Family-friendly event 20 minutes outside of downtown Nashville, Tennessee with some of the most meticulous vehicles across the country on display with industry-leading vendors!
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled day featuring jaw-dropping awards, a mouthwatering selection of food trucks, and a diverse range of vendors from across the nation whether you’re rolling in with a lifted or lowered truck, a classic car, a SXS, a Jeep, or any other vehicle that revs your engine. Nashville’s premier automotive show, located at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park, with plenty of entertainment, indoor and outdoor space, food on site, a dyno, and many of the leaders in the industry! The event will run from 5/10/2024 from 10 AM until 8 PM and from 5/11/2023 from 9 AM until 8 PM!

Mojitos with Mom
2024-05-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Celebrate Mom and everything she has done for you. Show her how special she is by inviting her to a picnic at Morning Glory Orchard. This is an intimate event with only 12 tables scattered throughout our 10-acre farm. We nestle each private table in the rows of trees and will serve a gourmet charcuterie box, suppling everything you need for an enjoyable celebration. Additionally, each guest (over the age of 21) will enjoy a cider mojito, featuring our award-winning hard cider, Roots & Wings. (In the event of rain, the event will be moved to Friday May 24)

Songwriters By The River
2024-05-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Wines in the Fork, 4165 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come join us at Wines in the Fork in Leipers Fork, Tennessee on May 10th for an evening of great music & community! We’ll be hanging out from 6-9 PM. You don’t want to miss this!

Topsy Turvy Light Opera Showcase
2024-05-10 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
WCPR Children’s Theatre & Franklin Light Opera present, Topsy Turvy Light Opera Showcase
The teens in our Topsy Turvy Light Opera weekly workshop class, taught by the seasoned professionals with Franklin Light Opera, are learning so much and sound fabulous! Their showcase concert will include a delightful selection of light opera excerpts including comedic works by Gilbert & Sullivan, Strauss, Offenbach and more. Come see them and support them at their end of class performance.

City of Franklin Parkathon
2024-05-11 08:00 - 11:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Parks Trail Series – Trail Hike – The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, North Parking Lot
Each month, City of Franklin Parks will spotlight a different park, trails, and outdoor activity, guided by experienced members of our community. Collect stamps for each activity you attend along the way to redeem for a special prize at the end of the program. All ages and abilities welcome. This is a free program. Call The City of Franklin Parks Programming office at (615)794-2103 to RSVP the events!

Nolensville Farmers Market
2024-05-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Nolensville Farmers Market, 7248 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Summer 2024 Nolensville Farmers Market
The Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market, open on Saturday mornings at the Historic Nolensville School. The NFM Board takes pride in bringing fresh, local food to Nolensville while supporting local farmers and artisans. You will find all kinds of organic or naturally grown produce, several varieties of meat, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, crafts and food trucks! With music in the background, the Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a great place to stop and pick up your groceries, grab a bite to eat and meet your neighbors. You’re sure to see a friendly face or two.

Iroquois Steeplechase 2024
2024-05-11 08:00 - 17:30 | Percy Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd., Nashville, TN, 37221, United States
Iroquois Steeplechase, a festival of horse racing and social delights
The 2024 Iroquois Steeplechase takes place on Saturday, May 11, from 8 AM to 5:30 PM at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The Iroquois Steeplechase routinely attracts more than 25,000 spectators to the Equestrian Center at Percy Warner Park to watch the best horses and riders in the world. Respectively known as Nashville’s “Rite of Spring”, the Iroquois Steeplechase is a day of community, sport and fashion. With the top steeplechasers, the best fashions and the spring’s best party, there are many options to enjoy a day supporting local charities. Ticket options range from individual tickets to tailgating spaces to private lounges.

The mission of the Iroquois Steeplechase is to manage and produce an annual world-class horse race that benefits Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and other local community non profits, as well as promote the sport of steeplechasing. The Iroquois Steeplechase has always been a celebration of the city of Nashville and will always remain inclusive as we welcome all attendees and competitors.

Photography Field Trip
2024-05-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Photography Field Trip | WCPR Franklin Recreation Complex
Let’s meet outside and practice our photography! Instructor Susan Athens will guide you through practicing photo composition and manipulating the exposure triangle. It doesn’t matter what type of camera you have, even cell phone cameras are welcome! Students should be prepared to be outside and wear appropriate attire.Age 16+
Students must provide their own camera for this class.
Event registration information is at the link below.

Mother’s Day Crafting Event
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Harpeth True Value, 203 Downs Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come join us at Harpeth True Value on Saturday May 11th from 10 AM to noon for some fun Mother’s Day crafts! 🌼✨
We’ll be making foam flowers and personalizing them with a cute polaroid photograph to keep for all time! We’ll also have adorable Mother’s Day card kits so you can handmake a card for your special Mom 💖
Come on down and join in the fun at Harpeth True Value on Saturday May 11th at 10AM. There is no cost to attend!

Nashville Shores Waterpark Opening
2024-05-11 10:00 - 18:00 | Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort, 4001 Bell Rd., Nashville, TN, 37076, United States
The Nashville Shores Waterpark, located on the shores of Percy Priest Lake, will open each weekend beginning Saturday, May 11, in preparation for the 2024 season.
Join us to celebrate and enjoy all that Nashville’s largest waterpark offers. Brave the waves in our gigantic wave pool, plunge down ten thrilling water slides, enjoy a ride around our lazy river or chill and splash about with your kiddos in Kowabunga Beach, a massive water tree house and playground.
Nashville Shores will open daily beginning Thursday, May 23.

Vintage at The Factory
2024-05-11 11:00 - 17:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for theFirst Evervintage clothing & accessories market in Franklin, TN!
We will have nearly 40 woman-owned shops who curate vintage clothing collections (1920s- Y2K), handmade clothing & accessories, and permanent jewelry!
We will have something for everyone! Bring ya man, because we carry mens clothing too!
The Deets:
230 Franklin Rd Franklin, TN
Liberty Hall @thefactoryatfranklin
May 11th from 11am – 5pm
Free Parking
$5 Entry

Franklin Rodeo Parade
2024-05-11 12:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The fun starts at noon in downtown Franklin with floats, horses, clowns, bands and more!
The Franklin Rodeo Parade will take place on May 11, 2024, at noon in downtown Franklin. The Franklin Rodeo is one of the longest running family events in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi. The Rodeo Parade is the weekend before the Rodeo in historic downtown Franklin, and is so much fun for all! It’s a Franklin tradition since 1949!
The Franklin Rodeo and the Franklin Rodeo Parade are presented by The Franklin Noon Rotary. Rain or shine event!

Play Like a Girl's Kite Fest at Mill Ridge Park
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Mill Ridge Park, 12924 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch, TN, 37013, United States
Come fly with Play Like a Girl at Mill Ridge Park’s Biannual Kite Fest in Antioch!
Your girl will get to hang out with other Play Like a Girl participants, staff, and role models while learning to fly a kite. Kites, picnic snacks, cupcakes, and lawn games are provided. Feel free to bring food to share, if you like. Pack a blanket, bring your dog, invite a friend. All are welcome.
About Play Like a Girl
Play Like a Girl leverages the transferable skills middle school girls gain from sport to give them a competitive edge in the classroom and, ultimately, propel them into competitive, male-dominated careers in STEM as young women.
Our programs connect girls with inspiring women role models and mentors, unveil the many pathways to a STEM career, and guide them toward leadership—ultimately, building girls’ confidence for a future in STEM.
